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larrycarder New Bee
Joined: 27 May 2014 Posts: 2 Location: West Virginia
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Posted: Tue May 27, 2014 1:19 pm Post subject: Comb starting on oppisite end of hive |
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Hello, I am from the US and the state of West Virginia and am new to bee keeping. I built a top bar hive and was able to get a local swarm of bees put in seven days ago they seem to be doing well, however the ball of bees started building comb at the opposite end away from the entrance which is 12 bars back against the follower board. Should I let them work there or move them to front, near the entrance? I have been checking in on them by looking through the bottom of the hive that is screened also they have 4 combs started and they appear to be straight. |
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Barbara Site Admin
Joined: 27 Jul 2011 Posts: 1857 Location: England/Co.Durham/Ebchester
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Posted: Tue May 27, 2014 1:30 pm Post subject: |
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My view is to leave them to it. There may well be a good reason for it, perhaps to do with local conditions, that myself or anyone else here is not aware of.
Great to hear that you were able to start with a swarm and that they are building straight so far. Hope it continues and they thrive.
Best wishes
Barbara |
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larrycarder New Bee
Joined: 27 May 2014 Posts: 2 Location: West Virginia
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Posted: Tue May 27, 2014 1:37 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for the reply. Weather has been cool at night with lows in the 50's F and highs in the 70-80's F. |
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Dexter's shed Scout Bee
Joined: 16 May 2014 Posts: 307 Location: Grays, Essex, UK
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Posted: Tue May 27, 2014 2:38 pm Post subject: |
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if they seem happy, leave them bee |
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Fuzzy Bear Guard Bee
Joined: 20 Jun 2009 Posts: 70 Location: UK, Kent, sandwich
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Posted: Tue May 27, 2014 9:08 pm Post subject: |
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I've got a colony doing the exact same thing first time it's happened to me. Also I had a starter comb 2nd bar back from end entrance so I thought they would use that. Quite a supprise to find them against the follower. Maybe It was warmer that end and away from the draught. |
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